The Trainer/Auditor provides medical coding training and auditing services to physician practices, billing companies, hospitals, and related entities, with a focus on auditing physician and hospital outpatient claims and supporting coding education. The role also includes auditing internal coding staff and providing continued training and corrective-action coding reviews.
Key responsibilities include:
- Training RCCS coders on new tasks, new clients, cross-training, and continuing education
- Performing coding audits during training and periodically after completion to maintain quality
- Providing clear written and verbal feedback on coding errors and recommendations
- Serving as a liaison for coding guideline questions and supporting onboarding and cross-training
- Researching coding, compliance, documentation, and reimbursement topics for assigned specialties
- Maintaining accurate time records for client and non-client work
- Assisting with recruiting and interviewing for coding staff
- Supporting additional duties as assigned
Work is performed in a home office environment and requires a HIPAA-compliant setup with reliable, secure internet.
Requirements & Qualifications
- National certification in coding through AHIMA or AAPC, or health information management certification
- 4+ years of coding experience preferred, with progressive education and auditing experience
- Strong knowledge of coding, documentation, and reimbursement
- Knowledge of health care administration principles and business office procedures
- Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and clients
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding for evaluation and management, radiology, surgical, and/or oncology practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Location
N/A
Employment Type
Not specified
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range
$65,000 - $78,000
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago